Dietary Aide

Sapphire Health Services, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(K)

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Dietary Aide at Sapphire Health Services, LLC in Portland, OR supports the dietary team in delivering nutritious, appealing meals to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role emphasizes safe, accurate service and honoring resident preferences during daily dining experiences.

The position is part-time, daytime, and requires teamwork, strong communication, and basic food-safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure all meals are served according to diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meal times.
• Assist residents as needed with opening containers, positioning trays, and general dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to nursing or dietary staff.
• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning, plating, and simple meal assembly.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Help maintain accurate records (e.g., meal counts, sanitation logs).
• Support emergency meal service during power outages or unexpected situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time

Day

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and excellent dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role is essential in creating a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely, accurately, and in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure all meals are served according to diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meal times.
• Assist residents as needed with opening containers, positioning trays, and general dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to nursing or dietary staff.
• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning, plating, and simple meal assembly.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Help maintain accurate records (e.g., meal counts, sanitation logs).
• Support emergency meal service during power outages or unexpected situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHO WE ARE:

Located in Portland, OR, Sapphire at Firwood Gardens is a 2 story community offering 52 RCF apartments and 30 Memory Care apartments. This newly remodeled community offers 2 dining rooms, a large gathering room utilized by both staff and residents alike. Firwood Gardens brings life and laughter to those we serve. Located close to bus and max lines, making your work commute convenient. Sapphire provides ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all employees.

Address: 819 NE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97230

Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.